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**Brand:** Michael Foods Inc.

**Categories:** Operations Production

**Locations:** Norwalk, Iowa

**Position Type:** Regular Full-Time

**Remote Eligible:** No

**Req ID:** 29498

Job Description

Business Unit Overview

**Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food** _._

Location Description

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Norwalk, Iowa is a southern suburb in the Des Moines, Iowa metropolitan area. We are known for knowing our neighbors and enjoying a great quality of life! Our location produces high quality precooked egg patties as well as various French Toast products.

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for operating equipment ensuring only the highest quality product is being

produced.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set up and clean, if necessary, all equipment including, oven depositors, pumps, contherms, box

machines, packaging machine, and any other equipment prior to the scheduled start time to ensure

on time start-ups.

• Perform quality checks on product being produced, recording information on RedZone and make

necessary system adjustments to ensure customer and company specifications are being met.

• Monitor spiral freezer operations checking for ice buildup on the belts and coils, taking action to

correct the problems to maximize the quality and increase the length of the production run.

• Perform necessary sanitation duties as required to get the system back up and running in a set time

period.

• Troubleshoot equipment that is not running effectively.

• Adhere to safe work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product

quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect

food safety, food quality or personnel safety.

• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures

• Responsible for Food Safety and Food Quality of MFI products.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of

education and experience.

• Intermediate level of computer/technological skills

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• High School Diploma or general education degree (GED)

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and

memos.

• Ability to write simple correspondence.

• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to

other employees of the organization.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole

numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in

oral form.

• Ability to deal with problems involving one concrete variable in standardized

situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

COGNITIVE DEMANDS:

Employee’s job requires Not at all

0 hrs

Occasionally

0 – 3 hrs

Frequently

3 – 5.5 hrs

Continuously

5.5 – 8 hrs

Comments

Problem Solving X

Making Decisions - task oriented X

Making Decisions - strategic X

Provide work direction to others X

Supervising (direct reports) X

Interpreting Data X

Organizing X

Planning X

Communication (written or verbal) X

Other:

Other:

Other:

Other:

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Employee’s job requires Not at all

0 hrs

Occasionally

0 – 3 hrs

Frequently

3 – 5.5 hrs

Continuously

5.5 – 8 hrs

Comments

Indoor X

Outdoor X

High Temperatures X

Cold Temperatures X

Loud Noises X

Fumes X

Exposure to VDT screen (iPad) X

Dust X

Other:

Other:

EQUIPMENT USE AND FREQUENCY:

Employee’s job requires Not at all

0 hrs

Occasionally

0 – 3 hrs

Frequently

3 – 5.5 hrs

Continuously

5.5 – 8 hrs

Comments

Forklift X

Pallet Jack X

Trash Compactor X

iPad X

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: see-attached Physical Job Description

Physical Job Description Michael Foods Inc.

Identifying

Information

Job Title

Employee’s job requires Not at all

0 hrs

Occasionally

1 – 3 hrs

Frequently

3 – 5.5 hrs

Continuously

5.5 – 8 hrs

Comments

Bend / Stoop X

Sit X

Stand X

Walk X

Squat X

Crawl X

Climb Heights X

Reach above shoulder level X

Crouch X

Kneel X

Repetitive hand movements X

Push / Pull X

Employee’s job requires he/she carry: Not at all

0 hrs

Occasionally

1 – 3 hrs

Frequently

3 – 5.5 hrs

Continuously

5.5 – 8 hrs

Comments

Up to 10 Lbs. X

11 - 24 Lbs. X

25 - 34 Lbs. X

35 - 50 Lbs. X

51 - 74 Lbs. X

75 - 100 Lbs. X

Employee’s job requires he/she lift: Not at all

0 hrs

Occasionally

1 – 3 hrs

Frequently

3 – 5.5 hrs

Continuously

5.5 – 8 hrs

Comments

Up to 10 Lbs. X

11 - 24 Lbs. X

25 - 50 Lbs. X

51 - 74 Lbs. X

75 - 100 Lbs. X

Employee’s Job Requires: Comments

Being around moving machinery Yes No

Exposure to marked changes in temp. and humidity Yes No

Driving automotive equipment Yes No

Exposure to dust, fumes and gases Yes No

Post Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)